Wireless Network SME

Astreya • Santa Clara, CA

1d • $98,040 - $154,800

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Wireless Network SME to lead the design, architecture, optimization, and lifecycle management of enterprise wireless infrastructure across global campuses and mission-critical environments. This role will serve as the technical authority for wireless technologies, partnering with Network Engineering, NOC, and SRE teams to ensure scalable, high-performance, and secure wireless connectivity supporting engineering, research, and business operations.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise wireless networking
• Deep expertise in WiFi 6 / 6E (WiFi 7 preferred)
• Strong RF design and spectrum analysis experience
• Experience supporting large-scale, global enterprise environments
• Hands-on experience with enterprise wireless platforms (e.g., Cisco, Aruba, Juniper Mist, or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of 802.11 standards, 802.1X authentication, RADIUS, and NAC solutions
• Experience conducting and interpreting RF site surveys (Ekahau or equivalent)

Nice To Haves

• CWNP certifications (CWNE, CWDP, CWAP)
• Experience with Private 5G or CBRS
• Exposure to automation tools (Python, Ansible, APIs)

Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design Lead end-to-end wireless network architecture and design for global campuses, labs, and enterprise environments
• Design high-density Wi-Fi deployments (WiFi 6/6E/7)
• Conduct predictive and post-deployment RF site surveys
• Develop global standards for wireless deployment, configuration, and performance optimization
• Evaluate and implement emerging wireless technologies (e.g., Private 5G, CBRS)
• Engineering & Optimization Perform RF planning, spectrum analysis, and interference mitigation
• Optimize wireless performance for high-density user and device environments
• Develop capacity planning models and scalability strategies
• Implement wireless QoS strategies to support latency-sensitive applications
• Operations & Escalation Act as L3/L4 escalation point for complex wireless incidents
• Partner with NOC teams to define monitoring standards and operational runbooks
• Collaborate with Network SRE teams on automation, telemetry, and reliability improvements
• Define wireless SLAs and performance metrics
• Security & Compliance Implement secure wireless authentication frameworks (802.1X, EAP-TLS, RADIUS, NAC integration)
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards
• Support network segmentation and zero-trust initiatives
• Documentation & Governance Develop and maintain high-level and low-level design documentation
• Drive vendor evaluations and technical RFP processes
• Establish global wireless design and deployment standards

Benefits

• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
• Dental provided through UHC Nationwide
• Vision provided by UHC
• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Days
• 401k Plan
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
• Paid Holidays
• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees